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Principal

₹7.3L – ₹14L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 13 Jul 10 days left
Gurugram, Haryanafull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Buddha International School
City
Gurugram
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
13 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Gurugram — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Buddha International School is hiring a Principal in Gurugram, Haryana. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Buddha International School in Gurugram, Haryana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2020,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.3 LPA – ₹13.8 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Buddha International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Buddha International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Gurugram.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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About the school

Buddha International School

Key facts about Buddha International School

Key facts
Founded
2020
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Seema Chaudhary
Affiliation #
532095
Address
BHONDSI, GURUGRAM, Bhondsi, Gurugram, Haryana, 122102

Buddha International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Gurugram, Haryana.

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